No more baby elephants captured for Chinese zoos!

Why this is important

In November, four elephant calves were caught from the wild, removed from their mothers and family group and exported from Zimbabwe to China. These elephant babies were sent to two zoos in China, Taiyuan Zoo in northern China and Xinjiang Safari Park in north-west China.

Sadly one baby has already died at Taiyuan Zoo, and the surviving male calf is very sick. The photos and video footage we have seen are very distressing; this baby is physically sick and given his condition and environment, suffering psychological distress. Elephant experts and vets around the world have expressed concern that he is very underweight, his skin is covered in marks and sores and the swelling under his belly needs urgent attention. He is in need of immediate veterinary care, but so far the zoo has refused all offers of help.

The conditions in Taiyuan Zoo are wholly unacceptable for keeping elephants. Indeed even modern zoos following the most up-to-date standards are unable to provide for all the physical, psychological and social needs of these large, socially complex, intelligent animals.

Here is some video footage of the sick baby elephant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pR0aVFdq7g&feature=youtu.be

Complete the form below

In order to confirm that you are a human, please complete the form below

Please, try again.

SIGN THIS PETITION

I understand that the Zimbabwe authorities are considering further shipments of baby elephants to zoos in China in the coming months.
We the undersigned, respectfully implore you to show compassion for these complex and intelligent animals and terminate any plans to export more wild baby elephants. Of the elephant infants already captured and sent to China, one has died and another is very sick and destined to live a life of misery in a wholly unsuitable environment, isolated from his family.
The world is watching.

I understand that the Zimbabwe authorities are considering further shipments of baby elephants to zoos in China in the coming months.
We the undersigned, respectfully implore you to show compassion for these complex and intelligent animals and terminate any plans to export more wild baby elephants. Of the elephant infants already captured and sent to China, one has died and another is very sick and destined to live a life of misery in a wholly unsuitable environment, isolated from his family.
The world is watching.

Enter your email address:

Email

Name

Postcode

City

I do not want Avaaz to inform me of the results of this campaign, or any other action in the future.

Blurb_campaign1508 FacebookShareModal

I understand that the Zimbabwe authorities are considering further shipments of baby elephants to zoos in China in the coming months.
We the undersigned, respectfully implore you to show compassion for these complex and intelligent animals and terminate any plans to export more wild baby elephants. Of the elephant infants already captured and sent to China, one has died and another is very sick and destined to live a life of misery in a wholly unsuitable environment, isolated from his family.
The world is watching.

Enter your email address

Email

Name

Post code

City

I do not want Avaaz to inform me of the results of this campaign, or any other action in the future.

I understand that the Zimbabwe authorities are considering further shipments of baby elephants to zoos in China in the coming months.
We the undersigned, respectfully implore you to show compassion for these complex and intelligent animals and terminate any plans to export more wild baby elephants. Of the elephant infants already captured and sent to China, one has died and another is very sick and destined to live a life of misery in a wholly unsuitable environment, isolated from his family.
The world is watching.

Name

Email

Postcode

City

I do not want Avaaz to inform me of the results of this campaign, or any other action in the future.